Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University

Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU), located in Hyderabad was formerly known as Andhra Pradesh Open University. The University, the first of its kind in the Country was established in August,1982. It caters specially to women, working professionals and those who missed out on education for some reason. The University lays special focus on socially disadvantaged and geographically isolated people who never had access to higher education earlier.

Dr. BRAOU follows a multi-media teaching-learning approach which broadly comprises self-learning print material, supported by audio, video lessons and regular broadcast of lessons through All India Radio. From November, 1999 the University started Telecast of Video lessons through Doordarshan Regional Channel. On Sundays the University has Interactive Teleconferencing on the Regional Channel of Doordarshan.